Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea this season (Image: Visionhaus)

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Chelsea midfielder Billy Gilmour has reacted on social media to the club's update on Callum Hudson-Odoi.

The Blues wonderkid tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday March 13, less than 24 hours after English football had been suspended until April 30th at the earliest.

Almost two weeks removed and now there is even better news regarding his recovery.

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A statement on Chelseafc.com reads: "Further good news on Callum Hudson-Odoi’s recovery from COVID-19…

"We are pleased to report Callum Hudson-Odoi is now feeling fine and back to his usual self following the period of self-isolation required after the player tested positive for COVID-19.

"In addition to feeling good, the young winger is hard at work training at home to build and maintain his fitness, as are the rest of the Chelsea squad.

"It was first announced on Friday 13 March that having been tested for the virus, Hudson-Odoi had tested positive, a result that meant as well as self-isolation, the men’s first-team building at Cobham was initially closed while it underwent a deep-cleaning procedure."

The update was also shared on the club's official Instagram page to which fellow academy product Gilmour showed his support.

He replied to the post with the raised hands and love heart emoji.

At the time of the initial news, Hudson-Odoi took to social media soon to reassure supporters he was recovering well.

"I'm following the health guidelines and self-isolating myself from everybody," he posted on Twitter and Instagram.

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